David Coverdale

David Coverdale recalls inaccurate "Pinksnake" rumors.

"The Ox and Chris, they were just breathtaking players," singer tells UCR.

Two-CD/Blu-ray set also features 'Stormbringer' demos, alternate track mixes, song-by-song commentary and more.

"Truthfully, I simply don't want to do anything at this time in my life that will open the door to regret," Whitesnake leader explains.

"It's such a game-changing, life-changing thing," he reflects on his 1973 debut with legendary band.

"It breaks my heart not to do it," says Whitesnake frontman.

Frontman is still committed to the band's farewell tour plans.

Band members have faced various health woes while on their farewell tour.

It wasn't until guitarist John Sykes added his "embellishments" that Coverdale realized it could be a Whitesnake song.

Singer says he's retiring from the road once this trek is over.

There have been vanity projects, weird detours and huge disappointments – but also some of the best LPs of the succeeding eras.

Whitesnake leader regards recent return to charts as “nice parting gift” from Tawny Kitaen.